Operations and Maintenance Team Lead (Onsite)

RTX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a highly capable Operations and Maintenance Team Lead to oversee and coordinate the performance of four 24/7 Operations and Maintenance crews. This role integrates repair and maintenance engineering, field service execution, and frontline leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and people leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement. Location: Aurora, CO

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing technical teams
Experience in maintenance, operations, or field service in complex technical environments (e.g., RF systems, satellite communications, large mechanical systems)
Experience with electromechanical systems, including motors, drives, control systems, and/or RF signal systems
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining large, complex equipment in a high-availability environment
Experience maintaining technical documentation, maintenance logs, and compliance records
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance with C.I. polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with large antenna systems, satellite ground stations, or radio astronomy facilities
Experience with RF systems, signal processing, and antenna calibration techniques
Experience working in remote or outdoor technical environments
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, condition monitoring)
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering certification
Experience managing statement-of-work (SOW) or contract-driven operations
Experience in government, research, aerospace, or defense-related operations

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct four rotating 24/7 Operations and Maintenance crews supporting distributed antennas and associated ground systems
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance and operational activities across multiple assets, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum system availability
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for large antenna structures, drive systems, RF signal chains, control electronics, and support systems
Respond to and manage system anomalies, equipment failures, and environmental impacts (e.g., weather-related issues) to restore operations quickly
Apply maintenance engineering principles to troubleshoot and repair complex electromechanical systems, including antenna positioning, calibration, and signal integrity
Ensure precise calibration and alignment of antennas and instrumentation to meet stringent operational and scientific or communication specifications
Maintain and analyze detailed maintenance and performance records to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for reliability improvements
Oversee field service activities, including installation, upgrades, modifications, and decommissioning of antenna systems and associated infrastructure
Act as the on-site technical liaison for internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and service agreements
Manage logistics, spare parts, provisioning, and configuration control for critical system components
Ensure all work complies with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and maintainability
Develop, mentor, and manage team members, including performance management, training, and succession planning